Eucharisteo: to be grateful, to feel thankful, to give thanks
I don’t know about you, but most days, I don’t feel all that thankful. Sometimes I simply don’t want to feel thankful.
So I write them down.
And count them one by one.
Continue reading “Eucharisteo: The Art of Thankfulness #476-500”This summer has been one for the books, hasn’t it? I took a break from blogging and cut down on my social media consumption, and you know what? It was a good thing. So good, in fact, that I’m thinking about making it an annual habit. I’m not too old to start new habits, am I?
Here are a few of the books that I devoured over the summer. Are you hungry for good words, compelling thoughts, and beautiful stories? If so, I hope one or two of these titles will serve you well.
Continue reading “Favorite Books of Summer 2020”Can you believe that Spring is almost over? Even with everything happening, I feel like it has flown by. At least it left behind a gorgeous coat of green on the world around me. Now to melt in the humidity!
My reads for May were a delightful variety, and they were exactly what I needed. Sometimes the most balanced meal is a box of assorted chocolates, right?
Right?
Eucharisteo: to be grateful, to feel thankful, to give thanks
I don’t know about you, but most days, I don’t feel all that thankful. Sometimes I simply don’t want to feel thankful.
So I write them down.
And count them one by one.
Continue reading “Eucharisteo: The Art of Thankfulness #451- 475”
Books are wonderful, aren’t they? They way they feel and look, not to mention all the incredible words and stories hidden inside. Books open up new worlds, provide escapes from the mundane, add excitement or knowledge or laughter to our lives. Even my kids bounce with excitement when it’s time to head over the town library.
Then our library closed. All the libraries closed.
I did buy a couple of books, but that can become an expensive addiction. My kindle collection expanded further, and I’m extremely grateful for the easy access to digital copies, bought or loaned. But it wasn’t the same. Continue reading “Empty Those Shelves: A Book Challenge”
I am a
Barber
Mechanic
Diplomat
Trash collector
Organizer
Spring is in full explosion here in the South, and I love it! The green is so vibrant it’s almost painful to look at. The winding roads are back to mysterious glory. And the fear of snow has long past (the South cannot handle even tiny bits of snow….it’s very entertaining).
But there’s always time for books! Here are some of my favorites from the past month of quarantine. Continue reading “Favorite Books of April 2020”
Eucharisteo: to be grateful, to feel thankful, to give thanks
I don’t know about you, but most days, I don’t feel all that thankful. Sometimes I simply don’t want to feel thankful.
So I write them down.
And count them one by one.
Continue reading “Eucharisteo: The Art of Thankfulness #426- 450”
This morning he approached me with an idea. Well, more like threw it at my head after breakfast by stating, “I think there should be no TV this week.”
(insert eye squint) Okay…
Let me just mention that my husband has NEVER suggested this before, so I felt that my confusion was justified. Plus, I was in the middle of my first season of The Voice (why have I waited so long to get on this bandwagon!?!), and we had been enjoying Monk as our evening relaxing together. So why this sudden anti-tech suggestion? Continue reading “Mini Diary: Our Week Without TV”
I’m behind a month, but really, is it that surprising with everything happening around us? Also, self quarantine + potty training a toddler = insanity. Send chai lattes stat. Please and thank you.
If you’re holed up like we are and need some fresh book list additions, I’m here to help! Below are some of my favorite books from the past two months.
So take a gander, and maybe a break from the news reel. Your soul will thank you.
a simple hearth 